ArcOne Carrera, Europe - Manual (Page 9)

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• Colder temperatures will slow the switching speed of an auto-darkening filter. Once the
heat from welding process warms up the components, switching speeds will increase.
Auto-darkening filters work best at room temperatures.
The Auto-Darkening Filter goes light or flickers on/off while welding
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Clean or replace outer clear polycarbonate lens if it becomes soiled or cloudy
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Check to make sure that the sensors and solar panels are not damaged, dirty, or covered
with a smoky film. Clean filter as directed in Care and Maintenance Section on page 4.
• Make sure that the sensors and solar panels are not being blocked. Your arms, the welding
torch or other objects can block the sensor or solar panels.
• The front of the auto-darkening filter should be perpendicular to the welding arc.
• If the Filter does not hold the dark shade contact Technical Service at 800-223-4685.
The Auto-Darkening Filter stays dark after you stop welding
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Exceeding the temperature limitations may also cause the LCD to stay dark. Let the filter
cool down and try not to overheat it again by viewing the arc from the side and not directly
above or by increasing the distance the filter is in relationship to the arc.
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Your filter may remain dark after welding if you are facing a bright light or the sun. If this is
the case either look away or pass your hand between the source of light and the sensors.
By doing this the light source will be interrupted and the filter will clear.
The Auto-Darkening Filter has a crack running through the front viewing area
• The UVIR protection may be compromised resulting in burns caused by Ultraviolet or
Infrared radiation. Cease using this product if the problem exists and Contact
Technical Service at 800-223-4685.
The Auto-Darkening Filter appears dark in the center and lighter around the edges
• You are most likely experiencing a common characteristic of an LCD known as angle
dependency. This characteristic may make the lens appear to be darker in the center
and lighter toward the outer edges when the lens is viewed at an angle not perpendicular
to the filter’s surface or not perpendicular to the arc.
Spatter is causing damage to the filter
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Please refer to the Spatter Protection section on page 4.
The Auto-darkening Filter has severe spatter damage
• Do not operate this product if this condition exists. The UVIR protection may be compro-
mised. Unfiltered welding light may penetrate through the filter and may result in severe
eye damage and burns.